What to do with leftover wrapping paper

IT'S the problem that has been bugging you since Christmas morning. And now you've had a few days to let the Turkey digest, it is time to turn that paper into something glorious.

It is time to make something of yourself - and that pile of wrapping paper you'd normally throw in the bin.

Finish 2013 on a high with these simple tips to make something out of nothing.

You can use strips to wrap a new box.Source:Supplied

1. FRAME IT

Okay, this isn't gonna work with the Merry Christmas-style paper, unless of course you're into that kind of art, but if you got some snazzy paper from your hip sister-in-law, chuck it in a frame and pop it on the wall. You'll never see wrapping paper in the same way again. It's art, darrrrling.

Not your standard paper.Source:ThinkStock

2. MAKE A WINE BOTTLE SLEEVE

It is the easiest way to make a bottle of wine a gift. Wrap a strip of paper around the bottle, tape into place, add a gift tag and give to friend. Who needs a $5 bottle bag? Not you.

This old thing?Source:ThinkStock

3. WRAP A GIFT CARD

Envelopes are so 2012. Those plain, white things that get stuck to your tongue. Who needs them. Salvage your Chrissy paper and make a gift card extra personalised by wrapping it with a leftover piece of paper.

They see old wrapping paper, you see art.Source:News Limited

4. PACKING

Need to send a package overseas? Forget the expensive bubble wrap. Cut the piles of wrapping paper lying under the tree into small strips (or put it through a shredder) and stuff it around the contents for extra padding.

Ah! Brilliant.Source:ThinkStock

5. CREATE A BOOKMARK

Get crafty instead of getting boozed these holidays. Cut a strip of cardboard from a cereal box and cover it in wrapping paper for an instant bookmark. And with all that paper, you could make one for each of your 10 closest friends. That's Christmas sorted for next year too.

Think of the possibilities. Picture: Peter LorimerSource:News Limited

Or if you are really stuck for ideas, there is always this sexy pirate hat.